Social Worker - Adults

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Judicial Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Social Worker to join our Community Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS).

• Undertake Mental Capacity and Best Interests Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS framework.
• Identify cases requiring progression to Judicial DoLS and prepare applications to the Court of Protection.
• Draft high-quality court statements, reports and supporting documentation for judicial scrutiny.
• Analyse complex evidence and make defensible, legally robust recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with ILDS colleagues, health professionals, care providers, legal services, advocates and families.
• Monitor existing DoLS authorisations, ensuring compliance and timely review.
We require the following:
• Is registered with Social Work England.
• Has strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and Court of Protection processes.
• Has experience preparing court documentation and managing complex capacity cases.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

I am currently representing Enfield Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience